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- cockshut/ˈkɒkʃʌt/The time of evening when poultry go to roost; twilight or dusk.nounVery Rare / Archaic
- cockshy/ˈkɒkʃaɪ/A target for throwing at, especially at fairs; a game of throwing sticks or balls at such a target.nounVery Rare / Archaic
- cockspur/ˈkɒk.spɜː/A stout thorn or spine, especially one on the stem or trunk of certain trees and shrubs (like a hawthorn), resembling the spur of a gamecock.nounLow frequency
- cocksucker/ˈkɒkˌsʌkə/A person who performs fellatio; literally, one who orally stimulates a penis.nounLow (but highly potent when used)
- cockswain/ˈkɒk.sən/A person who steers and commands a boat, especially a rowing boat.nounLow (Rare)
- cocktail/ˈkɒkteɪl/A mixed alcoholic drink, typically consisting of spirits combined with other ingredients like fruit juice, liqueurs, or syrups.adjectivenounverb-intransitiveB1
- cocktail dress/ˈkɒkteɪl dres/A short, elegant dress suitable for semi-formal evening events or cocktail parties.nounB2
- cocktail glass/ˈkɒkteɪl ɡlɑːs/A stemmed glass with a wide, shallow, conical bowl, specifically designed for serving cocktails without ice (straight up).nounB1
- cocktail hour/ˈkɒkteɪl aʊə/A scheduled period, typically in the early evening, when cocktails and light refreshments are served, often preceding a formal dinner or event.nounMedium
- cocktail lounge/ˈkɒkteɪl laʊn(d)ʒ/A comfortable, often stylish room or establishment within a hotel, airport, or as a standalone bar, primarily for serving cocktails and other alcoholic drinks in a relaxed, seated setting.nounC1
- cocktail party/ˈkɒkteɪl ˌpɑːti/A social event, typically held in the early evening, where drinks (often cocktails) and light snacks are served, and guests mingle standing up.nounB2
- cocktail party, the/ˈkɒk.teɪl ˌpɑː.ti/A social gathering at which cocktails and other alcoholic drinks are served, typically held in the early evening and characterized by standing conversations in small groups.nounB2
- cocktail ring/ˈkɒkteɪl ˌrɪŋ/A large, showy, and often ornate ring, typically worn on the right hand, designed to be a statement piece rather than for daily wear.nounC2
- cocktail sauce/ˈkɒkteɪl ˌsɔːs/A cold sauce, typically pinkish-orange in colour, made primarily from ketchup or tomato purée and horseradish, often with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, served as a condiment with seafood, especially prawns.nounB1
- cocktail stick/ˈkɒkteɪl ˌstɪk/A short, thin, pointed stick, typically made of wood or plastic, used to hold or spear pieces of food, especially in a party or drinks context.nounmedium
- cocktail table/ˈkɒkteɪl ˌteɪb(ə)l/A small, low table, often placed in front of a sofa or between chairs, used for holding drinks, books, or decorative items.nounC1
- cocktease/ˈkɒkˌtiːz/A person, especially a woman, who deliberately excites another's sexual desire but refuses to satisfy it; someone who leads another on without intention of following through.nounLow / Offensive Slang
- cockup/ˈkɒkʌp/A serious mistake or blunder.nounverbC1-C2 (Low-Mid frequency)
- cocky/ˈkɒki/Overly self-confident or arrogant, especially in a brash or irritating way.adjectivenounB2
- cocky's joy/ˈkɒkiz ˌdʒɔɪ/Golden syrup, a thick, amber-colored sweetener made from refined sugar cane.nounVery Low
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